Can you train a parrot to use Alexa, and should you?
Can parrots use Alexa voice commands to control Echos or even order items? You may be surprised just what these intelligent birds can get away with -- and how......»»
How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water—and misinformation on social media hasn't helped......»»
Residents near toxic US train derailment told water "safe" to drink
The governor of Ohio told residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment that it was "safe" to drink the water, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month......»»
Residents near toxic US train derailment urged not to drink water
The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month......»»
Audiobook narrators complain Apple may have used them to train AI voices
Customers of Spotify's audiobook narration firm say that they were not adequately informed of a contract clause that they agreed to, that ultimately allowed Apple to use their voices in its AI training.Apple quietly released a range of audio Apple Bo.....»»
Taiwan to train IC design talent in Europe
Taiwan, with its mature IC design ecosystem, is looking to collaborate closely with Europe by training IC design talent locally, according to Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC)......»»
Nvidia says ChatGPT is AI"s ‘iPhone moment’, but I’m not convinced
Nvidia is on the ChatGPT hype train, but is the AI chatbot really that revolutionary?.....»»
Taiwan may help India train talents for electronics and semiconductors
Amid global efforts to diversify chips and electronics supply across continents, Taiwan is reportedly ready to help India build its semiconductor capabilities through economic and cultural cooperation......»»
How to disable Amazon Sidewalk (and why you should)
Whether you don't trust big tech with your data or you're not looking to share any part of your Wi-Fi, here's how to disable Amazon Sidewalk with the Alexa app......»»
Have we fallen out of love with voice assistants?
Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa......»»
How we fell out of love with voice assistants
Worries over privacy and the cost of living have curbed interest in voice assistants like Alexa......»»
New wind, solar are cheaper than costs to operate all but one US coal plant
New analysis shows that renewables beat existing coal plants 99% of the time. Enlarge / A train carrying cars loaded with coal leaving a nearby coal mine is seen in front of Dry Fork Station, a coal-fired power plant operated by.....»»
Best Amazon Alexa accessories: lights, plugs, thermostats, cameras, and more
Looking to make your home the smartest on the block? Check out our guide to the best Alexa-enabled devices that work with Amazon's all-encompassing Echo lineup......»»
Training ants to sniff out cancerous tumors in mice
A team of researchers from Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Université Paris-Saclay and Institut Universitaire de France has found that it is possible train ants to sniff out cancerous tumors in mice. In their study, published in Proceedings of the.....»»
Amazon adds audio personalization to Echo Buds 2
Amazon's noise-canceling earbuds get a more personalized audio experience via the Alexa app......»»
I replaced my kitchen TV with an Echo Show 15 — and I kinda liked it
The Echo Show 15 is mostly meant as a picture frame that has Alexa built-in. But can the recently added Fire TV experience turn it into a TV? We found out......»»
WHO presses China for more data after COVID death tally leaps from 37 to 60K
The new death toll figure "should be considered the minimum." Enlarge / Passengers wearing face masks wait to board a high-speed railway train in Guangzhou South railway station on January 15, 2023, in Guangzhou, China. China is.....»»
Adobe is almost definitely using your content to train AI
Adobe reported to be training its AI with user-generated content......»»
Yeelight Launches New Wave of Smart Home Products at CES 2023
Yeelight has unveiled several new products at CES 2023, all designed to integrate with smart home platforms including Matter, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. The post Yeelight Launches New Wave of Smart Home Products at CES 2023 f.....»»
Alexa, help! Amazon partnering with EVgo hoping ease EV charging pain
Amazon hopes a new partnership with EVgo, powered by its Alexa voice assistant, will help smooth the EV charging experience for owners......»»
Amazon Alexa aims to streamline the EV charging experience
Drivers will be able to ask Amazon Alexa for EV charging locations beginning later in 2023......»»